Africa Magic’s The Johnsons has come to an end after thirteen years of gracing our screens and telling the comic story of a Nigerian family navigating through everyday challenges.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Charles Inojie, who played the lead character of Lucky Johnson announced the end of the series. “THANK YOU, AFRICA. After 13 years of absolute magic, 13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of being Africa’s most-watched show on television, 13 years of being every family’s favorite, THE JOHNSONS is finally taking a bow,” Charles Inojie said.
In the lengthy Instagram post, he also rendered a heartfelt gratitude to the writers, producers, and cast of the series. “I want to use this medium to say a big thank you to @rogers.ofime @officialthejohnsonsfamily @nativemediatv__ @africamagic for the privilege of being #luckyjohnson. I thank my co-travelers, the wonderful team of cast and crew, without whom these past 13 years could not have been spectacularly outstanding as THE JOHNSONS made it.”
He went on to appreciate the fans of the show from across the African continent for their love and support and wishes for greater exploits from every member of the team.
The Johnsons debuted on Africa Magic in 2012 and featured a cast including Charles Inojie, the late Ade Ameh, Chinedu Ikedieze, Olumide Oworu, Susan Pwajok, Seun Adebajo Osigbesan, Samuel Ajibola, Kunle Bamtefa, and others. The series faced challenges after the departure of Samuel Ajibola and the unfortunate passing of Ada Ameh, known for her role as Emu in the family comedy.
Spanning ten seasons and 1830 episodes, The Johnsons effectively conveyed messages of family, friendship, and community, and addressed various societal issues with a touch of humor. The series became a favorite among Nigerians of all ages, offering relatability as it was set in Lagos, portraying situations familiar to many.